Back in Louisiana

We’re done with the build in Corpus Christi and I’m now in Houma, Louisiana for a build in nearby Thibodaux.  I had a great time in Texas, the people I was with were so much fun.  I’m hoping to hook up with them again next year.  We started with a slab of concrete and by the time we left we had the rafters up and had started on the siding.  The first week we had a group of students, but the 2nd week it was just us.  I didn’t really care for Corpus Christi.  It was windy and hot but the air was just so sticky.  Not so much from the heat as the salt air I guess.  It was so nice coming back every day and  jumping into the pool. 

I’ve been listening to the Hunger Games and just finished the last book, it was awesome!  I saw the movie, but it wasn’t nearly as good.  After reading or listening to the Hunger Games trilogy and the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy, I’m sorely in need of another good book.  Any suggestions?

The campground I’m in now is pretty shady so my satellite dish isn’t picking up a signal.  I finally decided to hook up the regular antennae and can now get network TV.  Man am I behind on all my TV shows!  Not that I want to sit around and watch TV, but I do like to keep up with the good shows.  I may take my laptop out under the shade tomorrow and catch up on them by reading the episode recaps.  I think we will be getting out early because of the heat. 

I’m not sure what we will be doing this week, this Habitat affiliate is pretty active.  They have a whole neighborhood of houses, I think that’s where we’ll be working.  I really like the initial building phase more than the later stages like drywall and painting.  I do want to learn how to tile though, so any phase would be good.   

The people I’m working with now seem pretty  cool, we all met for dinner tonight.  There is another single girl who is a full timer too, I’m looking forward to hanging out with her. 

I’m still loving life in the RV and I don’t miss work one single bit!!!  I’m meeting the coolest people both as a volunteer and in the campgrounds.  I sure wish I had done this sooner! 

It would really be nice to get some comments from you guys, (my readers) so I know I do indeed have readers!  Any questions or comments??

https://picasaweb.google.com/118205599704530902363/CorpusChristi?authkey=Gv1sRgCMXUxOeAtNj89AE#

Comments

  1. AngieApril 2, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Hey Lisa,
    I am really enjoying your blog. You sure have been busy with the Habitat folks. What a great thing to be doing. My hubby and I are in San Diego, but when we get back to AZ on Wednesday, I will drop you a longer message.
    Take care.
    Angela

    ReplyDelete
  2. AngieApril 2, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Lisa,
    I posted a comment, but don't see it. Hmmm. Anyway, glad to read you are enjoying your work with the Habitat folks and are now back in Louisiana. I so enjoy your blog, as it is both informative and funny. My hubby and I are in San Diego until Wednesday, so I will send you a longer message when we get back home.
    Take care,
    Angela

    ReplyDelete
  3. AngieApril 8, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Hey Lisa,
    I so enjoy your blog, including your pics. You are such a great writer; very descriptive, humorous, etc. Who knew you would be such a good story teller? Glad you are back in Louisiana. I was in Corpus Christi years ago, and really couldn't find much there either, except for a nice state park we visited. Take care. Hopefully we will hook up when you come through AZ. Do you still have my cell phone?
    Angela

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Connecticut and Rhode Island

I spent a week in East Hampton Connecticut and counted Rhode Island on my map of places I’ve been since it was such a small state and so close.   It didn’t make sense to switch campgrounds.   For such small states, both sure had lots of green space.   I found a great hiking trail very near the campground and decided to take little Beefcake along for the ride.   I have a pouch that hangs in front of me so he can see where he’s going.   I can’t believe how much he loves riding in it.   I thought he settled down and just went to sleep, but people tell me his eyes are wide open and he’s looking around.   There was supposed to be a waterfall that according to the guide was worth leaving the trail for.   Well, I left the trail and crossed several streams before the trail disappeared with no waterfall to be found.   I did see a really cool owl though.   It was sitting in a tree right by the trail and was pretty tolerant of me standing there taking pictures of it. I took a little day tr
Read more

Tennessee Nov 2020 to June 2022

Image
  The move to Tennessee went smoothly. It was quite a shock walking into my house after 20 years. Throughout that time, I had done a home inspection every year and thought the house was well cared for. Although structurally it was, I was shocked at how dumpy it looked. The interior was dark and dated, but outside was even worse, with the siding a mismatch of fiber cement and hardie board, painted two different shades of yellow. The bushes were overgrown and the whole place just looked ill kept. I could tell I had my work cut out for me. The first thing I wanted to do was enclosed my screened in porch. When I bought the house 20 years ago, it was with the intent of turning it into a giant sunroom full of plants and aquariums. I have pictured it in my head for years. I will say the finished project far exceeded my vision and I couldn’t have been happier. I initially wanted to put in a new kitchen, redo both bathrooms (one with a walk-in shower) replace all the doors in the house as wel
Read more

Life and Death June to Nov 2020

Image
  June 2020 - My first stop was Skidway Island State Park, near Savannah Georgia.  It’s a beautiful park, with plenty of trees and very large shady campsites.  I stayed a week, mostly hanging out in the park.  I hung a bird feeder and attracted a wide variety of birds to my site.  It was quite enjoyable just hanging out watching them.  There were plenty of trails and the park was only about half full.  I did venture to nearby Wormsloe Historic site.  It features the ruins of a colonial estate, and a few trails, but mainly its known for the beautiful tree lined drive.  The entrance road goes under a canopy of live oak trees with Spanish moss draped all over the overhead branches. It was almost like a living tunnel. I also ventured into Savannah, which is known for its beautiful parks all over the city.  I mostly just walked around, starting near the waterfront area, with its busy bars and restaurants.  When I noticed most people on the crowded streets and businesses weren't wearing
Read more